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Upper Pond (Kaliningrad)
Artificial lake in Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Upper Pond (Russian: Верхний пруд) is a large artificial pond in northern Kaliningrad, Russia. It was known as the Oberteich while part of Königsberg, Germany, until 1945.
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Upper Pond | |
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Oberteich | |
![]() Bridge over Upper Pond | |
Location | Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast |
Coordinates | 54°43′26″N 20°31′09″E |
Type | artificial lake |
Basin countries | Russia |
Surface area | 41.1 ha (102 acres) |
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The pond is elevated 22 metres above the Pregel River and encompasses 41.1 hectares. Freshwater life living in the Upper Pond include perch, roach, carp, tench, pike, and eels.[1] Located near the water is the Kaliningrad Amber Museum.